Description

Robert Adam, 1789-90. Picturesque folly; 2-storey circular

"ruined" tower, void at rear, with flanking single storey

quadrants linking outer square terminal blocks; all in rubble

with tooled ashlar dressings. Centre round-headed entrance with round-headed narrow side windows, worn plaque, quatrefoil vent

and 2 cruciform mock arrow slits above. 3 similar narrow

round-headed lights in flanking wings. Irregular wallhead.

Statement of Interest

Stands on hill top above Tulloch Castle. Designed as "ruinous

castle". SM plans dated 1 May 1789, 20 Aug 1789 and 28 April 1796, built for Duncan Davidson of Tulloch.

Not easily accessible, pedestrian access and difficult vehicular access via Drynie Farm (private) to W only.

Upgraded to Category A 27.4.92.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17569794

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Recommended Books

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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  County Durham (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England) by Elizabeth Williamson Nikolaus Pevsner(1983-03-11)